Asus P8H77-M LE P8H77-M LE User's Manual - Page 38

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

8.

Intel

®

H77 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

•

These connectors are set to [IDE] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID

set using these connectors, set the

SATA Mode Selection

item in the BIOS to [RAID].

See section

2.5.3 SATA Configuration

for details.

•

Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Supplementary Guide included in the

folder named Manual in the support DVD.

•

You must install Windows

®

XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if

you are using Windows

®

XP SP3 or later version.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the

SATA Mode

Selection

item in the BIOS to

[AHCI]. See section

2.5.3 SATA Configuration

for details.

SATA3G_2

G

N

D

R

SATA_

R

XP2

R

SATA_

R

XN

2

G

N

D

R

SA

TA_TX

N

2

R

SATA_

TX

P

2

G

N

D

SATA3G_1

G

N

D

R

SATA_R

XP

1

R

SATA_R

XN

1

G

N

D

R

SATA_TX

N

1

R

SATA_TX

P

1

G

N

D

SATA3G_4

G

N

D

R

SATA_

R

XP4

R

SATA_

R

XN

4

G

N

D

R

SA

TA_TX

N

4

R

SATA_

TX

P

4

G

N

D

SATA3G_3

G

N

D

R

SATA_R

XP

3

R

SATA_R

XN

3

G

N

D

R

SATA_TX

N

3

R

SATA_TX

P

3

G

N

D

P8H77-M LE Intel

®

SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

9.

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to

480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

P8H77-M LE USB2.0 connector

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

Section	Page
About this guide	6
Safety information	6
P8H77-M LE specifications summary	8
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.3.3 Other special features	15
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	22
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	29
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	29
1.8 Expansion slots	30
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.8.3 PCI slot	30
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	30
1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot	30
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	31
1.9 Jumpers	31
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	34
1.11 Onboard switches	40
1.12 Onboard LEDs	41
1.13 Software support	42
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.13.2 Support DVD information	42
Chapter 2	43
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	48
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Language [English]	52
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	52
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	52
2.3.4 Security	52
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	54
2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]	54
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	55
2.4.5 GPU Boost [OK]	55
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	55
2.4.7 CPU Power Management	55
2.4.8 DIGI+ VRM	56
2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	57
2.4.10 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	58
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	58
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	59
2.5 Advanced menu	59
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	59
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	61
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	61
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	62
2.5.5 USB Configuration	62
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
2.5.7 APM	63
2.5.8 Network Stack	64
2.6 Monitor menu	65
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	66
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	66
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	66
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	66
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	67
2.7 Boot menu	68
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	68
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	68
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	68
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	69
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	69
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	69
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	69
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	69
2.7.9 Boot Override	69
2.8 Tools menu	70
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	70
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	70
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	70
2.9 Exit menu	71
Appendices	73

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